Mary “Marie” Gochanour, 81, of Dawson, IL passed away on Wednesday December 7, 2022 in the company of her family at St. Johns Hospital. Marie was born in Springfield, IL on June 1, 1941 the daughter of Marion and Marcella (Farley) Lane. She married her husband, Gary Allen Gochanour and he preceded her in death in 2021. Marie is also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Samuel and Allen; her sister, Janet; and son-in-law, Patrick Churchill Marie is survived by her...

Larry Ray Eve, 70, of Springfield, IL passed away on Wednesday December 7, 2022 at his home in the company of his family. Larry was born in Evansville, IN on July 16, 1952. He married Teena Seeger and the two of them started a life together. Larry is survived by his wife; children, Bobby W. Eve (Angel), Laura R. Drury (Shawn), Ronndia K. Harris (Daniel), Terry R. McConnell, and Lisa M. McConnell; as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Larry worked for Don and Jeff Taft for...

Mona Suzanne (Bland) Dunn, 85, of Mt. Auburn, IL, passed away the morning of, Saturday, December 3, 2022, at St. John’s Hospital.  She was born April 21, 1937 to Paul and Martha (Hardy) Bland in Mt. Auburn, Christian County, IL. Her parents proceeded her in death. She was the younger sister of Myrna Dianne (Bland) Whitehead.  Most of her youth was spent in and around the Mt. Auburn, IL. area.  She was baptized April 5, 1953 at Mt. Auburn, Church of Christ at...

A. Beulah Bilbrey, 97, of Illiopolis, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022 at Villa Health Care East in Sherman, IL. Beulah was born on June 18, 1925, in Torrent, Kentucky, the daughter of Lowell and Maggie (Bilbrey)  Campbell. She married Arkley M. Bilbrey and he preceded her in death on April 19, 1983.     She loved Gardening, sewing, puzzles, cooking, making and gifting things for people, but most of all spending time with her family and...

Mariam “Luba” Carls, 81, of Springfield, IL passed away on November 27, 2022 at Heritage Manor in Beardstown, IL. Mariam was born in Iran on December 27, 1940 the daughter of Kasoo and Elisha Benofamil.  As a young teenager, Mariam left Iran to train as a Midwife in the United Kingdom. Upon moving to Springfield, IL to live with her sister Lena, she met and fell in love with her future husband Ernest Carls. Ernest and Mariam were married on November 16, 1974 at the Church...

Marilyn E. McCann, 85, of Auburn, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Marilyn was born on September 9, 1937, in Springfield, the daughter of John and Pauline (Hoffman) Aarup. She married Edward McCann and he preceded her in death on May 7, 1989. Marilyn enjoyed cooking, baking, babysitting and loved spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Edward; sisters, Elna Mae Lorscheider, and Bonnie Webster; one...

Loren Charles Martin, 67, of Springfield, IL passed away on November 25, 2022 at St. John’s Hospital. Loren was born in Springfield, IL on November 16, 1955 the son of George and Shirley Martin. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Roberta Veith. Loren is survived by his daughter, Kayla Vineyard; 4 grandchildren; 7 nephews; siblings, Joella Teufel and Sherry Lueschen; friends, Donna Weaver and Dave Farley as well as many more. He loved being outdoors, hunting,...

Edward David, 69, of Springfield, IL passed away on Sunday November 27, 2022 at his home in the company of his family. Edward was born in Butte, Montana on December 14, 1952 and was the son of Edward E. David and Helen I. Dahl. He is survived by his wife Toni A. David of Springfield; son, Chris David (wife, Brenda) of Springfield; daughters, Heather Williams of Kentucky, Shelley Chitwwood (husband, Anthony) of Taylorville; and Brandi Litherland of Loami; several grandchildren and great...

Bradley Scott Churchill, 59, of Rochester, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at his home. Brad was born in Springfield Illinois, on December 14, 1962, to James and Carole Churchill.   Brad was preceded in death by his father, James Churchill, Grandparents, John Churchill and Larry Churchill, Clarence Springer and Freda Springer.   Brad is survived by his Mother, Carole Churchill, brother, Brian (Lisa) Churchill, nephew Andrew Churchill, niece Molly Fahs and grand...

Roger Edward Day passed away peacefully November 26, 2022 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village in Springfield, IL. Roger was born February 15, 1939 in Decatur, IL, the son of Alva Ernest Day and Mary Ellen (Gadbury) Day. He graduated from Decatur High School in 1957, attended Millikin University and Indiana University, and was employed by the State of Illinois. Roger married Gwendolyn (McDonald) Judge in August of 1972 and they resided in Springfield. Roger was always interested in music...